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The public were warned to be prepared in advance of Hurricane Paulette and heed safety advice to protect their homes and families.
Belco released recommendations for residents yesterday as the storm approached.
• The Emergency Broadcast radio station...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The public were warned yesterday to prepare for the impact of what is expected to become Hurricane Paulette — and also take precautions to protect against Covid-19.
Renée Ming, the national security minister, said Paulette, still a tropical storm, wa...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party has temporarily suspended its campaign efforts as Tropical Storm Paulette approaches.
A party spokeswoman said a virtual rally, scheduled to take place tonight, had been cancelled to allow the public to focus on preparing...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Paulette has been upgraded to a hurricane as it continues to approach Bermuda.
Bermuda Weather Service forecaster Troy Anderson said in an update at 8am today: “Paulette is expected to be a dangerous hurricane when it approaches Bermuda late tonight ...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Free Democratic Movement has urged the Government and Governor to consider postponing the upcoming General Election in the face of a hurricane.
Marc Bean, the FDM leader, said efforts must be made to mitigate any potential impact caused by Tropic...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Tropical Storm Paulette could pass Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane as early as Sunday night, according to forecasts.
The US-based National Hurricane Centre said this morning: “On the forecast track, the centre of Paulette should approach Bermuda Su...
DATE: Sep 11, 2020
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Tropical Storm Paulette is forecast to develop into a hurricane by the time it reaches Bermuda early next week.
The storm’s winds are expected to strengthen to 75mph by Monday morning, making it a Category 1 hurricane, as it approaches the island fro...
DATE: Sep 10, 2020
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Meteorologists are watching two tropical storms which could approach Bermuda next week.
Tropical Storm Paulette and Tropical Storm Rene were not considered threats to the island last night — but the storms are expected to get closer to the island in ...
DATE: Sep 09, 2020
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A US agency warned yesterday that up to 19 named storms could be recorded this hurricane season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there was a 60 per cent chance of an above average hurricane season.
The agency estimated the li...
DATE: May 22, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are expected to bring winds and rain to the island tonight.
The first tropical storm of the year was downgraded to a post-tropical storm yesterday.
According to the Bermuda Weather Service forecast yesterday: “I...
DATE: May 20, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes